Local Gymnasts Vault Over Competition Allard Center at National Championships

LOCAL
GYMNASTS VAULT OVER COMPETITION

YMCA Allard
Center of Goffstown Gymnastics Team Places at National Championships

Goffstown, NH -(August
2017) The YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown gymnastics team recently
traveled to Savannah, Georgia to compete in the 2017 YMCA National Gymnastics
Championships.

“The
team performed very well in a high profile event,” said Meg Norklun, coach of the YMCA’s Gymnastics Team and Director of
Gymnastics at the YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown. “They faced top competitors
from across the country and did a wonderful job of representing themselves and
our program.”

Representing
the YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown team at the completion- which featured 2,000
athletes from over 100 YMCA’s across the US- were Carabeth Norklun (Goffstown), Jennie Ess (Bow), Alyssa Rzasa (Derry),
Kara Bryson (New Boston), Nikita Bhat (Bedford), and Hanna Kloiber-Bravo
(Goffstown).

Among
the standouts were Carabeth Norklun (right 3rd photo down), who placed 4th on the Floor, 7th
on the Vault, 8th on Beam, and 7th All Around. Norklun
also qualified for the Level 8 All Around finals and became Top 25 in the
nation for Level 8. Nikita Bhat (right center photo) placed 6th on Bars. “This sport
takes a tremendous amount of dedication and this team refelcts that,” said Norklun.
“We’re all so very proud of them.”

Meg
Norklun, who directs the Gymnastics Program at the YMCA, has been part of the
association for more than 20 years as a coach and mentor. She says that while
success on the gymnastics mat is one measure, the value of collaboration and teamwork
are equally important at the YMCA. “This team is known for encouragement,
spirit and sportsmanship. Our girls’ respect and support one another and are a
testament to what the YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown gymnastics program is all
about.”

One
of the largest in the state, the Gymnastics Program at the YMCA Allard Center of
Goffstown serves members as young as six months old through adult and seniors.

“Our
program is open to all from beginner to expert, there truly is something for
anyone who wants to get involved with this wonderful sport.” said Norklun.

As
one of the state’s longest standing and most enduring non-profits, The Granite YMCA focuses on youth development, healthy living, social
responsibility, and family strengthening. Across the state, its six branches
engage 30,000 men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background
– to improve their health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give
back and support neighbors. In 2016, The
Granite YMCA provided financial assistance and free services valued at over $1.63 million to 19,872 individuals. To learn more, please visit www.graniteymca.org.